2016 US CodeTitle 42 - The Public Health and WelfareChapter 38 - Public Works and Economic DevelopmentSubchapter I - Economic Development Partnerships Cooperation and CoordinationSec. 3131 - Establishment of economic development partnerships

§3131. Establishment of economic development partnerships

Section Text

(a) In general

In providing assistance under this subchapter, the Secretary shall cooperate with States and other entities to ensure that, consistent with national objectives, Federal programs are compatible with and further the objectives of State, regional, and local economic development plans and comprehensive economic development strategies.

(b) Technical assistance

The Secretary may provide such technical assistance to States, political subdivisions of States, sub-State regional organizations (including organizations that cross State boundaries), multi-State regional organizations, and nonprofit organizations as the Secretary determines is appropriate to—

(1) alleviate economic distress;

(2) encourage and support public-private partnerships for the formation and improvement of economic development strategies that sustain and promote economic development across the United States; and

(3) promote investment in infrastructure and technological capacity to keep pace with the changing global economy.

(c) Intergovernmental review

The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to ensure that appropriate State and local government agencies have been given a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on proposed projects under this subchapter that the Secretary determines may have a significant direct impact on the economy of the area.

(d) Cooperation agreements

(1) In general

The Secretary may enter into a cooperation agreement with any 2 or more States, or an organization of any 2 or more States, in support of effective economic development.

(2) Participation

Each cooperation agreement shall provide for suitable participation by other governmental and nongovernmental entities that are representative of significant interests in and perspectives on economic development in an area.

United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

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Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 38 - PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTSUBCHAPTER I - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS COOPERATION AND COORDINATIONSec. 3131 - Establishment of economic development partnerships

Public Law 89-136, Public Law 91-123, Public Law 92-65, Public Law 94-487, Public Law 105-393, Public Law 108-373

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